This year’s King Holiday seems to come with a more urgent purpose. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the monumental piece of legislation that was signed to ensure everyone’s right to vote. Yet, many people are concerned about its enforceability after the US Supreme Court’s […]
On Monday January 21, 2013 the Majic 107.5/97.5 Family partnered with Hands on Atlanta and King Center for the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Along with about 3,000 other people across the city, Majic 107.5/97.5 and the Majic listeners participated in a service project on the King Holiday at Patchwork City Farms/ […]
A coalition of pro-gun groups is stirring up controversy by calling for a nationwide “Gun Appreciation Day” the same week as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President Obama’s inauguration. Gun Appreciation Day chairman Larry Ward added fuel to the fire during a recent appearance on CNN where he had the gall to say that […]
“Remember! Celebrate! Act! King’s Dream for our World” Be sure to participate in the many events taking place for the 2013 King Holiday Observance! “The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration” Friday, January 11, 2013 – Monday, January 21, 2013 For complete event details, please visit: http://www.thekingcenter.org/king-holiday-observance-2013
Thursday, January 12, 2012 State of Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Program, 10 am at the State Capitol, North Wing, Atlanta. Free and Open to the Public. For more information contact: The Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr., King Holiday Commission at 404-463-1343 “A King Celebration” Concert with the Atlanta Symphony […]
Check out photos from the annual MLK Day March and Rally! Majic 107.5 / 97.5's Carol Blackmon was in attendance!
In the early ’80s, Stevie Wonder launched a campaign demanding the recognition of Rev Dr Martin Luther Jr.’s birthday as a national holiday. Stevie composed “Happy Birthday” in honor of King and the song quickly became a hit.
